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This poster appeared at the Cinema EXPO in Amsterdam.
Notice the name “G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra”.

via-collider.com

Tonight, at the Hilton Hotel at Universal Studios, was the 34th Annual Saturn Awards. If you don’t know about the Saturn’s, it’s the once a year awards ceremony for the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films.

Zack and Debbie Snyder for Watchmen.

When I saw the two of them walking towards me on the red carpet, I’ll admit I was very happy. With Comic-Con around the corner, I realized this was the perfect place to get a jump on news and info that I could share with you. Thankfully, both were willing to talk and posted below is about 10 minutes of them answering all my questions.

But the highlight was easily the smile that Zack gave me when I confronted him with what I know to be true…that the trailer for Watchmen is attached to the Dark Knight. Watch his reaction.

We also discussed the running time, how long will the DVD be, the sizzle real he showed Warner Bros., and how Nite Owl’s ship is going to be at Comic-Con!

Trust me, if you’re a fan of Watchmen or are just looking forward to Zack’s new movie…this is a must see interview.

Video Interviews after the jump
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July 11th-Hellboy II : The Golden Army

July 18th- The Dark Knight

In addition to this stellar line-up we are charging NO COVER!

COMICS DEAL REPORT: Disney has signed a trio of execs — Ahmet Zappa, former Twentieth TV chief Harris Katleman and comics creator Christian Beranek — to oversee its new Kingdom Comics initiative, which will develop graphic novels for potential film development and turn old Disney favorites into graphic novels. … Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Motion Pictures has teamed up with Platinum Studios to produce a feature film based on the upcoming Platinum graphic novel “Final Orbit.” Russell Gewirtz is set to adapt the comic. … Holding Pictures has optioned Steve Niles’ “Wake the Dead.” James V. Hart is adapting and Jay Russell is set to direct. … Ryan Condal is set to adapt Warren Ellis and Chris Sprouse’s sci-fi title “Ocean” to the big screen for “300″ producers Hollywood Gang … /Film reports DreamWorks has acquired “Roundtable,” a  spec script by Brian K. Vaughan. … David Goyer’s “Supermax” is reportedly being retitled “Green Arrow.” … ICV2 reports “My Life Me,” an animated series created by “Dramacon” creator Svetlana Chmakova, is going into production on 52 11-minute eps and 26 original shorts for mobile and video on demand platforms. Project is being produced by TV-Loonland and CarpeDiem Film & TV.
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via: newsarama.com

The last decade has arguably seen a renaissance of SF/fantasy material on television – not to mention the rise of films and TV series that are either based on comic books or draw from the type of storytelling found there.

But let’s face it: Like comics themselves, SF and fantasy have gotten so…serious! Sure, there are plenty of moments of levity to be found, but for the last several years, it seems like every show contains terminal levels of angst, impending apocalypses, and continuity so convoluted you need an online encyclopedia to figure it out.

Thankfully, we now have The Middleman.
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The Hulk rolls in the green this weekend. with a hefty $54.5 million. If you haven’t seen it yet, then get out and see it.

Go see this wickedly funny, fight-filled Chilean superhero flick. Club bouncer decides to one night don a costume and fight crime. Unfortunately in real life, crime fights back.
Sunday, June 22 9:45PM The Regent
Thursday, June 26th 10:00PM The Landmark

more info….LAfilmfest.com, Mirageman.com

Special clip on stunts from from the set.

via: Newsarama

In an interview with G4’s Attack of the Show, Incredible Hulk director Louis Leterrier dropped a few news bits about the upcoming film, including that the original Hulk, Lou Ferrigno did take him up on his offer at the New York Comic-Con to provide the voice for the Jade Giant in the film, as well as appear in a small role in the coming movie.
And perhaps what will grab comics fans attention was the revelation of an Avengers-themed Easter Egg, noting that, while Captain America’s sheild was seen (for eagle-eyed viewers) in Iron Man, Captain America himself makes a brief appearnace in The Incedible Hulk. Leterrier also said that he would love to direct a sequel to the film if this summer’s movie is successful enough to warrant one.

Addressing the Edward Norton controversy, the director said that there were disagreements between himself and Norton on the film’s first cut, in regards to what was cut. Leterrier said that it was a normal process between himself, Norton and Marvel; and that the WGA had the final say on who received screenwriting credit for the film, which resulted in Norton’s screenwriting credit being removed from the film.
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